Cn. Blasio Cn.f, 112-111 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.91 g, 6 h), Rome. CN BLASIO CN F Helmeted head of Mars to right; behind head, acrostolium; above, star. Rev. Jupiter standing facing, holding scepter in his right hand and thunderbolt in his left; to left, Juno standing front, holding scepter in her right hand and looking toward Jupiter; to right, Minerva standing front, head to left, crowning Jupiter with a wreath and holding spear in her left hand; in inner right field, palm frond; in exergue, eagle standing front, head to left, flanked by RO-MA. Babelon (Cornelia) 20. Crawford 296/1i. RBW -. Sydenham 561e. Struck from somewhat worn dies and with minor scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, acquired from Calicó (with collector's ticket).
Price realized | 55 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |